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AE53 FPN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

74,155 mi
Last recorded74,155 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 74,155 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 67,717 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 63,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tack rod end has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight exhaust blow from silencer

Pass 27 Feb 2023 58,467 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 54,364 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,567 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 46,576 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,688 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,854 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 32,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tread cracking.

Offside Front Tread worn on edges & cracking.

Offside Rear Tread cracking.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,797 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,665 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 28,665 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,440 miles

Deep cracks on N/S/F tyre tread only just acceptable.

Light cracking on both rear tyres.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,094 miles

Tread worn & cut on outer edge of N/S/F tyre.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,768 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 26,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,376 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,284 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,534 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,024 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,256 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,566 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AE53 FPN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 FPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE53 FPN registered?

AE53 FPN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AE53 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 FPN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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